Big Changes
Chapter 5
A/N: Sorry for the wait, hope you guys are prepared for real angsty stuff. Cuz it's coming in like a tidal wave in this one. Trust me, this'll probably make you feel REALLY sorry for everyone in it. Except the stupid guy who kidnapped poor Shaya. You're gonna hate him and his creepy lackeys. ANYWAY! Rated for strong mentions of and acts of violence and course language.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anythin from Animaniacs, the only things i own are Shaya, Ryku, the creeper kidnappers and the plot idea.
P.S! I've been workin on my writing style, so any changes to it, you should be able to still follow the story fine.
Wakko's POV-
Watching Yakko read the note, i saw his eyes change, going from curious, to surprise, to suspicious, then to rage. Walking over, i looked at the note, but before i could read much, Yakko handed it to Ryku and turned to me and Dot.
"Sibs...That's a messege from the people who took Shaya." He pointed at the note that Ryku was reading. "And apparently, the guy captured her so he could get some twisted revenge on her and Ryku. In the note it said that he would send a tape each time he wants to share some...news with us. Basically to make shaya as well as Ryku suffer, and i bet us too." I'd never heard Yakko so serious before, but i nodded, turning my attention to the tape sitting by the note.
Ryku sat on the couch with his head in his hands, he wasn't angry, no he was past that, now came the depression of it all.
Yakko walked over and grabbed the tape, popping it into the machine and starting it.
We were met with the face of some insane pyscho. He stood there grinning, standing in front of what looked like a jail cell, i was suspicious when i saw something huddled in the corner.
"If you're watching this, then you MUST want to know how that little brat is doing. And i'll gladly show you the results of my first...lesson." The camera moved, going closer to the cell, and it suddenly lite up. Sitting in the corner of the cell was Shaya, her head in her arms, and body shaking, she wasn't crying, so she must've been cold, i wouldn't doubt it since the only thing in that cell was a sheet she was sitting on.
"Get up you brat! Show them what happened." The guy said, but she didn't move. He came back onto the camera as he entered the cell, marching over and grabing Shaya by her hair. She cried out as he threw her flat into the middle of the cell, cuts still open and raw, clothes torn and dirtied, and dark bruises were shown all over her pale white face, and most likely she had others that couldn't be seen through her black fur.
Shaya layed there, facing towards the floor, refusing to look at the camera even when that pshyco came over and tugged on her hurt ears, making her yelp in pain.
"Well? You see this? I know you're there boy, you wouldn't bare having your darling little sister be harmed anymore huh? If you can find out where i am...You can come rescue her, but for now, i'm gonna torture you all the while i torture her!" The man let go of Shaya and was about to march out of the cell when she spoke.
"Don't you dare! Don't bring them into it! I'm the one who ran from you! I made you get those scars and go to prison! Leave them out of it! Please..."
I watched as the man stepped towards Shaya again, a look determination on her face, but looking at her eyes, i saw the hidden fear. "Now...You all can witness what happens when the brat copes an atittude with me!" He grinned a crazy grin, that is before he pulled back his arm.
Yakko watched with wide eyes as he hid Dot's face with his hands, not wanting her to see. He was about to do the same to me but i beat him to it, my eyes hidden in my hands, i flinched each time she cried.
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After a little while, the crying stopped, so i opened my eyes.
Shaya sat there, blood dripping from her lip and breathing heavy and glaring at the man. He grinned, patting her head before walking out of the cell.
The camera got moved around and directions were yelled off the screen, but apparently the guy who was working the camera didn't know how to turn it off, so when he sat it down infront of the cell, it was still on.
"Don't let them get hurt because of me...especially him..." Shaya was mumbling to herself, the camera wasn't fully face towards her, but you could see her face, she was crying now that they were gone.
"HEY! You forgot to turn off the camera you klutz!" Some guys shouted then the camera was picked up and the video cut off.
Looking over at the others, Yakko was calming Dot down, and Ryku sat there, wide eyed and un moving, he and Yakko were the only ones out of us that watched the whole thing probably. Thinking back, i could've sworn i heard Shaya crying out for something...someone.
"OW! No! Stop it! OUCH! W-wak- AH!"
She was trying to call for me! No...No, no, no! She needs me...And all i can do is sit here and do nothing! God Damnit!
Snapping out of my angry thoughts, i turned to Yakko who put his hand on my shoulder. "I'm fine...ok no i'm not fine. Did you see what that maniac did? It's awful! She...She needs us!" I felt my eyes tearing up, but quickly swiped them away with my sleeve. "I know...But all we can do right now it wait till we find out where they are..." I bit my lip to keep the tears in, squeezing my eyes shut tight, my control slipped when i felt Yakko wrap his arm around my shoulders, bringing me closer to him.
Me and Dot sat there with Yakko, both of us crying, Dot was sobbing and bawling, me not so much, i mumbled and cursed under my breath while tears slipped down my cheeks.
"Ryku?" I looked up when Yakko called to him, but Ryku sat motionless, staring at his hands, a grim look on his face. Dot wiped her eyes a bit and scooched over to him, looking up at him with a concerned look.
Ryku looked over at her. "You okay?" He didn't respond, most likely because he didn't have an answer...
"Well...It's getting late sibs..." Yakko nudged us to go into the other room, Dot did but i lingered just at the door way, hearing a bit of what they were saying.
"Ryku? Ya wanna stay here for tonight? So we can start bright and earlier tomorrow and get a better grip on the situation?" Yakko offered, Ryku just sat there, a silent nod came which Yakko tried to grin at. "Alrighty then, i gotta go make Wakko and Dot something to eat...I'll bring you out something too if you're hungry." Ryku shook his head, so Yakko sighed and walked towards me, which made me jump backwards and bump into Dot. "Watch out!" Dot pouted, i grinned sheepishly. "Sorry"
With a grin i could tell was fake, Yakko went over to the fridge and started getting stuff ready for dinner. Though i knew i wouldn't be able to enjoy it, i'd eat it anyways, just to show Yakko i'm not as upset as i feel.
"Yakko...Is Shaya gonna be alright when we find her?" Dot just HAD to ask, i looked down at my plate.
Yakko heisitated. "I don't know Dot...I honestly don't know..."
Dot looked upset but she continued eating, i quickly finished, just wanting to get away from this all, hoping to god that it was just a fricking awful nightmare.
Pushing away from the table, i mumbled a short goodnight and headed to my room, since Shaya left, the studio actually redesigned the tower so it was like a home instead of one big room. So we all had bedrooms, all the basics. Though Dot's was complete pink unlike me and Yakko who didn't change anythng besides putting in stuff.
So in my room, i flopped on my bed, laying with my head in the pillow till i couldn't breathe, then rolled onto my side. Looking at my violin and harp sitting in one corner, i stood and went over to the harp.
Plucking on the strings, a soft melody came out, not the usual happy music i play, this was more quiet...More depressing.
Ugh! I hated using that word, but it fit with the situation. Not even thinking about it, the sad notes kept flowing, i just let my fingers do the work.
One thing i loved about my room, was the fact that i got one of the only windows, the other was in the kitchen, in case of a fire or something. I got up and walked to the window, opening it wide and leaning on the frame. Staring up at the cloudless night, i cursed the sky, why did it look so beautiful when the things happening are so oppisite!
With a sigh, i thought of Shaya, she must be terrified, though she wouldn't show it to them. And at night...What does she think when she's alone? Does she believe we'll get there soon? Another sigh, i felt my eyes welling up again with tears, though really, only one fell. It dropped onto the window sill and sat there, with a swipe of my hand i flicked it out the window.
"Wakko?" Turning, i found Dot standing there, she was in her pajamas, so Yakko must've put her to bed and is now out there with Ryku.
She walked in a bit when i nodded to her. Coming over beside me, she looked up at the sky too.
"The stars are so bright tonight...Maybe they're trying to cheer us up." I smiled lightly at her comment, just like Dot. Even though she was a tough cookie, she was soft on the inside, always has that cute childish charm to her. "Yeah...Maybe...Or they want us to wish on them." Seeing Dot smile wide, i watched as she picked out a star.
After she did, she turned to me. "Well? Aren't you gonna pick a star to wish on?" I nodded and looked up, spotting one right beside the moon that shone so bright. "Got it..." She grinned, looking up at the star she chose and wished, i looked up and thought to myself as i stared at the bright star.
Twinkle, Twinkle wishing star
How I wonder where you are
Up above the sky so clear
Can you see me way down here...
Let me pick the star that's right
and pick the wishing star tonight
Like finding a needle in a hay stack
Eenie, Meanie, Miney, Moe and Jack
Wishing star please hear my plea
Grant one wish, One wish for me...
I wished so badly to see Shaya again, to save her before it's too late. Looking at the star, i almost thought i saw it glow even brighter, but i looked away when Dot yawned.
"You should go to bed Dot, it's getting late." Dot gave me a sad look. "But Wakko. If i got to bed, who's gonna cheer you up about Shaya while Yakko's talking with Ryku?" That made me pause, that's why she was in here? Because she was...worried about me?
Smiling at her, i just went over to my harp again. "Alright sis, you can stay if you want..." She grinned and sat on my bed to watch me play.
I played the same soft music as before, though this time it wasn't as sad, just soft melodies. As i played, i could hear and see Dot fighting to stay awake, she wasn't use to staying up later then her bedtime. Looking over at her, i saw her falling asleep sitting up, so i went over and picked her up.
Quietly bringing her to her own room and tucking her back into bed, it made me feel kinda special, probably cuz Yakko's always the one to tuck her in and stuff. I looked at her again as i went to the door, she really wasn't like people thought, expect that she was adorably cute. She really wasn't super vain about her looks, or full of herself, she was just herself, just Dot.
After a bit though, my thoughts drifted away from her.
Yakko was probably trying his hardest to cheer Ryku up, or just to get him do something. Probably has even tried to piss him off too, make him react somehow. Wonder if it's working...
CRASH! THUD!
Hmm Seems like he got Ryku to react...Wonder what it was.
Shutting Dot's door, i saw Yakko run over to me.
"Wakko! Tell Ryku i was just kidding about what i said!" He exclaimed, hiding behind me as Ryku stormed over. "What'd you say?" Ryku stopped infront of us. "Oh nothing! Just that before all this happened, you and Shaya had been getting AWFULLY close!" I heard the way he said it, and turned brightred at the idea. "WHAT? No! Nu uh! We never go father then hugs and kisses on the cheek at most!" I was backing up and making my way closer to my room as i said that.
"Oh yeah? Well Yakko-" I cut Ryku off by opening my door. "Well i'd like to stay and chat but i gotta go to bed, night!" I shut the door with a THUNK!
Phew...Close call...Well since i was back in my room, i might as well go to bed now...Usually i stay up for a while but i just felt so drained. So i limped over to my bed, my ankle feeling a bit better since earlier today, and layed down. My eyes falling shut after just a few minutes, though behind my lids, i saw it again, that picture of Shaya, huddled in the corner, crying...I could tell i wasn't getting a goodnights sleep tonight...
Ryku's POV-
Sighing as Wakko's door shut, i turned away and grinned inwardly, glad that it wasn't true.
I could feel Yakko following me, but i ignored him and sat back down on the couch. "Ryku?" Looking up from the ground, i saw Yakko standing in front of me.
"Yeah..It's fine...I think i'll feel better in the morning ok?" Yakko nodded and left for his own room, quickly checking on Dot and Wakko first. I saw him look into Wakko's room, then go in, which spiked my curiousity.
Sneaking over, i looked in the door to find a pretty cute sight.
Yakko was effortlessly getting Wakko ready for bed while the little guy slept, puttin him in pjs, tucking him in and quietly closing the window. He walked back over to the bed, and slipped Wakko's hat off his head, leaving it on the bed post at the end, and softly rubbing his brother's head affectionatly. Then walked back over to the door, though he spotted me before i could move.
"He tends to fall asleep without changing, makes him sore in the morning if i don't do it for him." Yakko explained as he closed the door, i nodded. "Yeah...Shaya use to do the same thing...Sometimes now too, though not often."
We chatted back and forth for a few minutes, then Yakko yawned and headed to his room. "Well Night..." I nodded and headed back into the living room.
Sitting down, i couldn't keep my gaze from the note. In it, it said exactly, that he'd get revenge for what Shaya and I put him through. All i knew was that Shaya ran past some gang to loose the guy, he must've gotten beaten to a pulp and then went to jail. I just hoped that we get more information soon...
Sighing, i leaned against the arm of the couch, knowing i wouldn't be able to sleep. My mind cluttered with horrifying thoughts of what they could possibly be doing to my baby sister, if only i hadn't let her go by herself...If only i'd known...
To Be Continued!
A/N: Yeah i know it's a bit short, but i needed this one area out of the way. Next time will be about half and half with Wakko and Shaya's POV.